Facing the barrier, Steve inexplicably felt that he could not break it no matter what he did.
He did not think it was an illusion.
After all, he was already a qualified Paladin and knew that the Holy Light sometimes guided him. This sudden intuition was precisely its guidance.
Well, since it was already obvious that he was weaker than his opponent, there was no need to waste any more time.
With that thought, Steve shouted:
"Stop! I concede!"
The Rising Tide leader froze, not expecting Steve to concede so quickly when he had just claimed he could fight all day.
Although surprised, he decisively ordered the man and the dragon to stop attacking. He even waved his hand, turning them straight back into a mass of energy.
He would not have been so trusting if anyone else had conceded, but the person saying it was the Captain.
Seeing this, Steve dismissed his shield as well.
He looked at the Rising Tide leader and said earnestly:
"Sir, you're very powerful!"
"Heh, you flatter me. You're very powerful too, Captain!" the Rising Tide leader said. Although his face was covered, a hint of delight could be heard in his voice.
Steve paused, then said, "I've heard our director mention you. You're Rising Tide, correct?"
The Rising Tide leader said, "That's right. I'm the leader of Rising Tide."
Steve asked, "Would you be willing to tell us your name?"
Hearing this, the Rising Tide leader shook his head and said, "I'm wearing a mask precisely because I don't want to reveal my identity. You can call me by my codename, Magician."
Steve raised an eyebrow. Magician? Could that be the name of his class?
He shook his head, putting those stray thoughts out of his mind, and probed, "All right, Mr. Magician.